MARYLAND
Field Trips

The National Museum of Civil War Medicine educates on Civil War medical innovation and humanitarianism. Virtual, remote learning resources are available.

At the Northampton Plantation Slave Quarters and Archaeological Park, visitors gain a better understanding of people who lived on the plantation and farm.

The Original Playhouse Children’s Museum offers play-based learning themed opportunities in the arts, science and social studies that help them grow into creative, curious, caring, and confident thinkers.

Based in the oldest museum building in the US, the Peale Center shares authentic narratives of the city, its places, and the diverse people of Baltimore. View the museum’s virtual programs.

The Walters Art Museum’s collection, presenting world art from pre-dynastic Egypt to 20th-century Europe and counts among its many treasures include medieval ivories and Old Master paintings; Art Nouveau jewelry and 19th-century European and American masterpieces.

Watkins Nature Center offers close-up wildlife encounters with its resident live animals, hands-on exhibits, indoor and outdoor ponds, a songbird feeding area, and a butterfly and hummingbird garden.

The Western Maryland is a heritage scenic railroad round trip excursion. Visitors see a mix of mountain top scenery and learn the rich transportation history of this Maryland historic railroad.

The William Brish Planetarium is now a fully digital planetarium. All programs are now digital full-dome presentations that immerse you in astronomy, earth science and biology.

The 40-acre Woodend Nature Sanctuary is the headquarters of the Audubon Naturalist Society. Enjoy the serenity of the wildflower meadow, walk meandering trails, visit the native plant garden, and explore aquatic life of the pond.

At Woodlawn Manor Museum experience early farm life. Learn the ways of the Wampanoag and Pilgrims, Colonial plantation life, and  the Underground Railroad in Maryland.